Whispers Turn to Whimpers: Could He Ever Change?

Chapter 1043

"It's so bizarre."

Rebecca White's eyes, wide and filled with innocence, suddenly brimmed with tears that silently rolled down her cheeks. "How could James possibly be my child? I've never had a child... Never."

"Ugh..."

Suddenly, Rebecca clutched her head in agony.

"My head is killing me!"

She winced, shaking her head in pain as her complexion turned even paler. "Why does it hurt so much?"

Her phone buzzed in her pocket.

It was Francis.

Clutching the phone tightly, Rebecca hesitated for a moment before swiping to answer, "Hello?"

"Rebecca."

Francis's voice was as calm and soothing as ever, "I got held up today. Are you back at the dorm? I'm downstairs. Mind if I come up to see you?" "...Sure," Rebecca managed a faint smile and agreed.

"I'll be right up."

"Okay, I'll wait."

After hanging up, Rebecca opened the door and entered the dorm. Soon after, Francis arrived.

"I'm here."

the door for him, "Come in,

"Thanks."

placing a bag on the table, "Brought some snacks. Picked up some for James and thought of getting you some as well." He glanced at her and chuckled softly, "You're just like a kid

"Thanks."

the bag of snacks but directly at him,

don't have to do this

eyes flickered with

Johnson? What's with

he reached across the table, taking

between them puzzled

this about Caroline? Are you mad

why she might

lying. I've arranged for her to see a doctor in Quinland. Just give me some time, I'll have

"It's not that."

looked down, withdrawing her hand.

Francis was confused, feeling a void as her hand left

"Mr. Johnson..."

for James's mother... that's why you've

grew

his mother.

should find

at her, initially stunned, then his

his throat before speaking, "Did someone say something to

nodded, "Yes, it was Caroline. She came to see

"Of course,

he had instructed the staff to keep them

was, had still